The International Investment Law Centre Cologne (IILCC) was founded on 26 September
2008 in Cologne, Germany, as a part of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cologne.

In addition to offering many courses, practical seminars, and moot courts, the purpose
of the IILCC is to conduct research in the field of international investment law.
The IILCC organizes conferences on international investment law on a regular basis.
An aim of the IILCC is to promote an exchange between the practice of international
investment law and academic study. The library at the Centre has a broad selection
of current literature on the subject in addition to the latest journal publications.
The IILCC supports the research of students, in particular doctorate students and
candidates as well as master students.